A Survey by Grisso and Quillan 2005) Found That _____

question 20

Multiple Choice

A survey by Grisso and Quillan 2005) found that _____ juveniles were found incompetent because of developmental immaturity.

• A) 10%
• B) 33%
• C) 50%
• D) 62%

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Definitions:

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A form of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Variable-ratio Schedule

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, making it a powerful method for maintaining strong and steady response rates.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed-ratio

A type of partial reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior modification programs.